singeri Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi everyone - Ok, being that I build sooooo slow....here's the project for 2012: and I'm using this set from Eduard to upgrade the interior: While I was waiting for the PE set from Sprue Bros, I glued up and painted these 200L drums that come with the kit: Now, onto the Argus AS-10 240Hp motor. First glue up the eight cylinders: Next , prime all the crankcase and cylinders black (I'm using MM aircraft interior): Paint the crankcase and cylinders (the main color is Tamiya XF-53): Now glue the cylinders to the crankcase: Argus motor looking good....intake manifolds are now in place. Also that is the middle seat in the background. The PE set has details for the seat framework, so I had to grind off the plastic bottom of the seat, leaving only the cushion support and the backrest: The Eduard PE set comes with a detail plate and factory emblem for the Argus AS-10: Here's the middle seat with the bottom PE details (my first use of a Hold 'N Fold from Small Workshop): All for now...stay tuned....more to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just thought I'd add....my primary reference is: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Finished the Argus motor... Only thing left is to wash and weather a little....great molding by Tamiya here: Edited January 23, 2012 by singeri Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Moving along on the passenger seat/gunner's stool: Here's the PE replacement for the bottom of gunner's stool: Stool is glued to back of passenger seat, primed with Tamiya XF-2, and painted with XF-22: Now paint up seat/stool cushions with XF-49 (Khaki): More to come.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 This should be a good one from you Irv if the start is any indication. I find the part where the wing attaches the fuselage interesting on this plane. Are you going to attach it to the in flight base that I think comes with it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 This should be a good one from you Irv if the start is any indication. I find the part where the wing attaches the fuselage interesting on this plane. Are you going to attach it to the in flight base that I think comes with it? Hi Richard - Thanks for looking (and the vote of confidence ). I'm going to do a vignette with this little gem of a kit...... it comes with a Rommel figure, and some ground crew, so that will be my focus. From a building point of view, the Eduard PE interior kit is great....I'm soooo glad I got a Hold N' Fold....I cannot see putting this PE stuff together without it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B777_Nihad Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Great build so far and love your work on the seat ,the PE parts deff. are a huge adition to the look of that seat need to get my self a hold 'n fold from what I see. Nihad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Great build so far and love your work on the seat ,the PE parts deff. are a huge adition to the look of that seat need to get my self a hold 'n fold from what I see. Nihad Hi Nihad - thanks for looking, and the feedback. Yes, when I saw the PE sets for this kit, IMO, it's a must-have. And now that I have gotten into it, I would advise everyone who likes PE, to get a Hold N' Fold.....makes life so much easier with complex bends. I don't know how the ship builders did it with the long PE parts before the Hold N Fold.....make your own tool I guess :blink: Edited January 24, 2012 by singeri Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Jolly GOOD work... Yummy ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Jolly GOOD work... Yummy ... Thanks H - loooong way to go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Starting the rear bulkhead that holds the ammo cans. All of this is replaced in PE by the Eduard set. So, here's the bracket: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Next update: Put a wash on the engine....I used Warpigs Black wash: Now back the ammo rack.....here's a pic of the Eduard PE instructions: These are parts 47 and 72 togther. No way to fold part 72 with out a folding tool: Here are the ammo clips before folding.....I did anneal these parts to remove the springgy-ness: Now, I folded one ammo clip...whew! what a job: Here is a pic of the actual gunner's area in the Storch: And here is the PE build-up of that rear bulkhead: all for now....stay tuned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 That engine is looking very realistic there Irv. And is part number 65 an ammo drum? It sure looks like a modern beta c mag! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 That engine is looking very realistic there Irv. And is part number 65 an ammo drum? It sure looks like a modern beta c mag! Thanks Richard - The Argus engine in this kit is a real beauty! Yes, part 65 is the the ammo drums. I forgot what caliber the single gun is but there will be drum mounted to the gun as well when I'm done....stay tuned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Quick update... Painted rear bulkhead with ammo cans.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Here are the PE rudder pedels glued to the plastic base (had to sand away plastic rudder pedals): The PE instructions show 2 pieces the replace the bottom of the control columns: Here are those 2 pieces of PE folded up and glued together....I don't see how to do this without a Hold N Fold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Got a little done over superbowl weekend.... After glueing down the joystick and rudder pedals assemblies, prime with MM aircraft interior black.... Next, a coat of XF-22, RLM grey.... now, paint the rudder pedals with XF-16, flat aluminium, and the joystick, handle with Buff and semi-gloss black... Next, add the rear bulkhead with the ammo cans... add the passeger seat with gunner's stool to cockpit floor... Painted fuselage floor area near cockpit floor with RLM grey... all for now....stay tuned... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Very nice. I remember that F-100 you built, and if this turns out anything like that Hun did, we're all in for a treat! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Very nice. I remember that F-100 you built, and if this turns out anything like that Hun did, we're all in for a treat! Aaron Thanks for looking Aaron. Appreciate the kind words. I do occasionally go back to that F-100 thread and look at that project. It was for my dad, so my motivation was way up there for that project. The Tamiya Storch is such a good kit, I had to build it. High recommended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Next update....thought I'd try annotating the pics differently more to come.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 That interior is looking good Irv! Very detailed looking. And looks like plenty of ammo for the gunner too. :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 That interior is looking good Irv! Very detailed looking. And looks like plenty of ammo for the gunner too. :lol: Thanks Richard. The Eduard set really makes the interior more interesting. Stay tuned for more; I'm enjoying this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Next update: more to come.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 next update..... more to come.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Like those above pics Irv. Really shows off the nice details of the Eduard PE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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